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The unique lessons we can all learn from the Virtual Cheese Awards
03 August 2020 NewsEmma Young, seasoned cheesemonger and now consultant at The Cheese Explorer, shows us behind the curtain at the inaugural Virtual Cheese Awards - a project designed to celebrate the best of British cheese with complete transparency -
As masks become mandatory, retailers report few issues but footfall dips
31 July 2020 CoronavirusFootfall dropped over the weekend, but experts say there isn’t “conclusive evidence” regarding the impact of the latest face mask rules -
How to Pair Kaltbach’s Finest Cheeses
31 July 2020 InspirationsThe unique flavour notes within the cheeses hailing from Switzerland’s Kaltbach caves allow for a plethora of delicious accompaniments to be explored -
Selfridges adapts to new way of shopping with outdoor markets
31 July 2020 NewsTaking place every weekend, Market on the Mews offers a safe open-air shopping experience -
Monitoring costs and customer safety key to retail success in Autumn, says report
31 July 2020 Coronavirus“Pent up demand” is helping the UK’s retail industry recover from an all-time low in Q2 2020 -
Changes to loan scheme offer relief for SMEs
30 July 2020 CoronavirusThe government-backed CBILS Covid-19 loan scheme is now accessible to more businesses amid EU state aid rule adjustments -
Make a Christmas Comeback with Speciality Food
30 July 2020 ChristmasWith the fine food industry preparing for arguably the most important and unusual Christmas any of us have experienced, Speciality Food is here to help -
Industry encouraged to unite and champion organic
30 July 2020 NewsRecent figures show that transparency and the environment are more important than ever to consumers -
How farm shops can cash in on the meal box delivery trend
30 July 2020 CoronavirusMany independents are recognising the opportunity offered by direct-to-consumer business models because of Covid-19 -
Business rate revaluation to take place in 2023
30 July 2020 NewsThe UK Government confirmed the new date alongside a Call for Evidence ahead of a rating system review -
Chancellor considers online sales tax to boost bricks-and-mortar
29 July 2020 NewsThe online sales tax could help reduce the “unreasonable burden on retail” caused by the business rates system -
Nostalgic food and drink made a comeback during lockdown
29 July 2020 CoronavirusTraditional favourites such as packet desserts, tinned meat and classic pub meals proved popular throughout the UK’s lockdown, a new report found
